"The Big Twin" conversion programme launched 
Gecas and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have announced the launch of the Boeing 777-300ERSF and the establishment of a passenger to freighter conversion programme. Dubbed "The Big Twin" - denoting its status as the largest ever twin-engined freighter, offering 25%... more
Aris Kekedjian joins board of directors at XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics has appointed Aris Kekedjian to its board of directors. Kekedjian joins the board as an independent director of the company. XPO’s board now consists of nine directors, eight of whom are independent. Bradley Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO... more
Iberia fined for (fatally) wrong animal handling
Iberia Airlines, a Spanish member of IAG, has been fined over GBP 142,000 (EUR 158,000) for failing to adhere to strict guidelines that govern the welfare of animals during flights – making it the largest fine for such offences in the UK. The City of London Corporation's... more
Boluda enhances several services
The Boluda Lines shipping company has announced the launch of two new regular services from the Canary Islands (Spain): a direct line with the port of Villagarcía and another with Leixoes, Portugal. Likewise, the shipping company will put more emphasis on the line between Las... more
CCM names Michael Mitchell Interim COO
Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) has named Michael Mitchell interim COO, effective 1 November 2019. Bringing 30 years of industry experience to the position, Mitchell, who also serves as VP of human resources and administration, has been with CCM since its launch in 2005.... more
Rinchem Company acquires Carolina Tank Lines
Rinchem Company, a chemical management services corporation headquartered in Albuquerque (New Mexico, USA), has acquired the trucking business Carolina Tank Lines, which is based in Burlington, North Carolina. Carolina Tank Lines (CTL) offers transportation services primarily... more
More profit for shareholders
Prologis, a global provider in logistics real estate, has reported its results for the third quarter of 2019. Net earnings per diluted share were USD 0.71 for the quarter compared with USD 0.60 for Q3/2018. Core funds from operations per diluted share was USD 0.97 for the... more
Alberto Cabrera joins Jaxport
The Jacksonville port authority (Jaxport) in the USA welcomes transportation business development executive Alberto Cabrera as new director, cruise and cargo development. Cabrera is responsible for developing relationships with cruise lines and positioning Jaxport to capture new... more
New transloader at rail hub in Texas
R. J. Corman Railroad Switching Company in the USA was awarded the contract to be the switching and transloading provider for the 550,000 ssqm multi-modal logistics park in Hempstead (TX) owned by McAlister Assets and operated by RCR Rail. The hub is served by class I... more
Happy birthday, American Airlines Cargo!
Fort Worth (TX)-based American Airlines celebrates the 75th anniversary of its first cargo flight this week. The anniversary marks a significant milestone in the airline’s rich history of connecting the world beyond passenger service since 15 October 1944. The airline has a... more